Dental Assistant/Front Desk

Job Description

TLC Dentistry in the City of Industry is looking to add an energetic dental assistant/front office team member our staff. The ideal candidate has experience working in a dental or medical office and working towards becoming a dental assistant. The position is part-time with the opportunity to become full-time as the office grows.

You will be responsible for booking and confirming appointments, checking in and out of patients, treatment planning, preparing exam rooms and some dental assisting.

This position is ideal for a newly minted dental assistants.

If you have a passion for dentistry and would like to join a wonderful team, please send us your resume and daily rate requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take and document patient dental history and updates, as well as overall health and medication history.

• Assist dentist by handling supplies and instruments as requested.

• Prepare operatory and trays for dentist with necessary instruments and supplies.

• Clean and sterilize instruments and prepare treatment rooms as needed.

• Take high quality dental radiographs, including Pano, Ceph (Preferred).

• Ensure appropriate supply of equipment and materials.

• Perform patient charting as instructed by the dentist.

• Welcome patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Current CPR certification (Preferred).

• Treatment Coordinating (Preferred).

• Radiology certification (Preferred).

• 1-2 years min of experience as a Dental Assistant (required).

• 1-2 years min of experience as a Receptionist (required).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines.

• Possess a professional and positive attitude.

• Speaks Spanish.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

COVID-19 considerations:

PPE is provided and required at all times. Patients are required to wear masks entering the office. They are also required to submit to a screening questionnaire, temperature check, and hand sanitizing. Room and all surfaces are cleaned before/after visit